Spring 2016
March, April Ryan Walker, Livestock Conservancy marketing and communications manager”]It sounds backward, but farmers and ranchers can’t afford to raise heritage livestock unless there’s a market. Otherwise, they become […]
Edible Traditions – The Big Chill
edible traditions THE BIG CHILL Frozen-food locker rentals were the rage in the ’40s – ’50s. WRITTEN BY ALICIA BARBER The Reno-Tahoe region traditionally is home to cattle ranchers and […]
Cover – Celebrating Unusual Breeds
cover CELEBRATING UNUSUAL BREEDS Meat from heritage animals not only is tasty and nutritious, but also plays a key role in food security. WRITTEN BY SUE EDMONDSON PHOTOS BY JACI […]
Last Bite – Spring 2016
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Edible Garden – Rays of Sunshine
edible garden RAYS OF SUNSHINE Sunchokes are easy to grow and even easier to cook. WRITTEN BY CHRISTINA NELLEMANN PHOTO BY CHRIS HOLLOMAN Sunchokes will never win any beauty contests. […]
Edible Travel – Saddle Up
edible travel SADDLE UP Find your inner cowboy at this Quincy dude ranch. WRITTEN BY PATTY CLAWSON PHOTOS BY MICHAEL CLAWSON AND GREENHORN CREEK GUEST RANCH Perhaps it’s that feeling […]
Drink Tank – Teatime in Reno-Tahoe
drink tank TEATIME IN RENO-TAHOE Locals relish our budding teahouse scene. WRITTEN BY NICOLE CHESLOCK PHOTO BY CANDICE NYANDO “We have tough-looking cowboys and men who come in by themselves […]
Feature – Meet the Farmer
meet the farmer URBAN OASIS Small organic farm serves big flavor to local restaurants. WRITTEN BY ERIN MEYERING PHOTOS BY CANDICE NYANDO Urban agriculture is in. Look online and you’ll […]
Feature – Faces of Nevada Organics
feature FACES OF NEVADA ORGANICS Changes include the emergence of a new certifying group. WRITTEN BY KRIS VAGNER PHOTOS BY CHRIS HOLLOMAN Steve (not pictured) and Marcia Litsinger are owners […]
Tractors, Tails and Teamwork
edible endeavors TRACTORS, TAILS, AND TEAMWORK Sometimes the best farm workers get paid in kibble. WRITTEN BY BARBARA TWITCHELL PHOTOS BY SHEA EVANS The woman utters a simple command, her […]